Macromolecules

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What is the building block of life?

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Carbon

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What is the monomer of a lipid?

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Fatty Acid

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What is a function of carbohydrates?

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Creating the structures that support plants.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Storing Genetic Information.

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Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule?

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Fiber.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What are monosaccharides?

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The simplest form of carbohydrates, consisting of single sugar molecules like glucose.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.